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MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-14 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister-in-law, Hattie Crane, dated May 14, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his enlistment, a rumor of his alleged marriage, and camp life.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; Harriett (Heyward) Crane; Crane, Harriett (Heyward); Hattie Crane; Crane, Hattie; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-26 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister-in-law, Hattie Crane, dated May 26, 1861. In this letter, he discusses being on a steamer, friends on the boat, Colonel Ellsworth's death, morale, receiving a Bible from the Bible Society, and family news.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; Harriett (Heyward) Crane; Crane, Harriett (Heyward); Hattie Crane; Crane, Hattie; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); steamer;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-15 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated May 15, 1861. In this letter, he tells him of his enlistment.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair Ground (Detroit, Mich.); enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-06-06 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated June 6, 1861. In this letter, he discusses leaving for Washington, D.C. and desiring letters.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); Washington, D.C.; mail;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 54-3: Edward H. Weston collection
1862 Ledger Book of Edward H. Weston
Ledger kept at Quartermaster's Department in Detroit by Andrew J. Weston, a clerk and bookkeeper, during the Civil War. Contains items of clothing issued to members of Company G, Second Michigan Infantry.
American Civil War; Andrew J. Weston; Weston, Andrew J.; Detroit (Mich.); 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Quartermaster's Department; ledger
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 54-3: Edward H. Weston collection
1861-1862 Journal of Andrew J. Weston
Journal kept at Quartermaster's Department in Detroit by Andrew J. Weston, a clerk and bookkeeper, during the Civil War. Contains items of clothing issued to members of Company G, Second Michigan Infantry.
American Civil War; Andrew J. Weston; Weston, Andrew J.; Detroit (Mich.); Quartermaster's Department; ledger;
Civil War Manuscripts

Photograph of Civil War Victory Broadside
Photograph of a broadside proclaiming the "Surrender of Gen. Lee." The sign orders "every man, woman, and child" to attend a celebration of victory at Campus Martius (c.1865).
American Civil War; Broadsides; Victory; Celebration; Campus Martius; Detroit (Mich.); General Lee
Civil War Photographs

MS 69-124: Ben J. Allen Collection
1861-06-28 Letter from Giles B. Allen
Letter from Giles Allen to his sister, Lib Allen, dated June 28, 1861. In this letter, he discusses writing letters, his health, camp life, and getting measured for uniforms.
American Civil War; Giles B. Allen; Allen, Giles B.; Lib Allen; Allen, Lib; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Detroit (Mich.); Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); mail; health; illness; camp life; soldiering; uniform; Corporal
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-124: Ben J. Allen Collection
1861-06-26 Letter from Giles B. Allen
Letter from Giles B. Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, dated June 26, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his health, rotten food, and friends from Saline visiting camp.
American Civil War; Giles B. Allen; Allen, Giles B.; Nancy (Whitlsie) Allen; Allen, Nancy (Whitlsie); Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Detroit (Mich.); Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); health; illness; food; rations; Saline (Mich.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-124: Ben J. Allen Collection
1861-07-22 Acknowledgment of Linen Havelocks for Officers in the Sixth Michigan Infantry, Company F.
Acknowledgment of the gift of linen havelocks for the officers of the Company F, 6th Michigan Infantry from the ladies of Saline, Michigan. Dated July 22, 1861.
American Civil War; Giles B. Allen; Allen, Giles B.; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Detroit (Mich.); Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); Saline (Mich.); women; linen havelock; Saline Sharpshooters; Corporal;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1862-08-12 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to John and Mary dated August 12, 1865. In this letter, he discusses camp life, his health, Elmwood Cemetery, and a fire near the camp.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Detroit (Mich.); Sergeant; camp life; Elmwood Cemetery (Detroit, Mich.); fire;
Civil War Manuscripts

'Flight and Capture of Jeff Davis' (sheet music)
Photograph of the sheet music cover for 'Flight and Capture of Jeff Davis' composed by Wolf Erine and published by J. Henry Wittemore of Detroit (Mich.).
American Civil War; Jefferson Davis; Davis Jefferson; Wolf Erine; Erine, Wolf; J. Henry Whittemore; Whittemore, J. Henry; Detroit (Mich.); song; sheet music
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Lincoln death gathering in Detroit
Photograph of crowd gathered in Campus Martins to express sympathy at news of the death of President Abraham Lincoln, April 1865.
American Civil War; Lincoln, Abraham, Assassination;Abraham Lincoln, Assassination; Mourning; Crowds; Bandstands; Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Sketch of Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Book sketch of Civil War Monument with caption "Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The monument resides on the Campus Martius in Detroit (c. 1867).
American Civil War; monument; Soldiers; Campus Martius (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

'Abraham Lincoln's Funeral March' (sheet music)
Photograph of the sheet music cover for 'Abraham Lincoln's Funeral March, Dedicated to the People of the United States' composed by W. J. Rob John and published by J. Henry Wittemore in Detroit (Mich.).
American Civil War; President of the United States; Abraham Lincoln, Assissination; W. J. Rob John; John, Rob W. J.; J. Henry Wittemore; Wittemore, J. Henry; Detroit (Mich.); song; sheet music
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Civil War draft notice banner
Civil War Provost Marshal's Office notice for FIrst Congressional District of Michigan, with list of names of men liable for military service. Posted by Mark Flanagan, Provost Marshal; Henry F. Kellogg, Commissioner; George Landon, Surgeon; on...
American Civil War; Recruiting & enlistment; Draft; Broadsides; Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Civil War recruitment banner
Civil War broadside advertising enlistment in Michigan's Seventeenth Infantry, posted by H. B. Androus, Detroit (Mich) (?).
American Civil War ; Recruiting & enlistment ; Seventeenth Michigan Infantry ;17th Michigan Infantry; Broadsides ; Androus, Henry B. ; Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Civil War recruitment banner
"Look out for drafting!!" Civil War broadside advertising for enlistment of men to Michigan's Seventeenth Infantry, Company A, posted by H. B. Androus in Detroit, Michigan.
American Civil War ; Recruiting & enlistment ; Seventeenth Michigan Infantry ;17th Michigan Infantry; Broadsides ; Androus, Henry B. ; Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1862-01-15 Letter from Samuel Lyons
Letter from Samuel Lyons to his parents dated January 15, 1862. In this letter, he discusses enlisting, going south, farming, and finances.
American Civil War; Samuel Lyons; Lyons, Samuel; First Michigan Lancers; 1st Michigan Lancers; Detroit (Mich.); enlistment; agriculture; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

Photograph of First Michigan Infantry ceremony
Photograph of the First Michigan Infantry soldiers lined up in a plaza to recieve "a stand of colors" by the Ladies of Detroit. Photographer is J. J. Bardwell. One copy of this photo lists the location as City Hall, while the other says Campus...
American Civil War; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry;1st Michigan Infantry; Military parades & ceremonies; Crowds; Plazas; Buildings; Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

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